Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2016 at age 16 in Dublin, Ireland. (hersport.ie, 01 Nov 2022; Athlete, 19 Aug 2021)
Reason: She was recruited to the sport by Para powerlifting coach Ken Hurley after Hurley saw her playing in a wheelchair basketball match. "He asked me if I would like to try powerlifting. I did and here I am now. I love it. It made me feel powerful, it's gave me an opportunity to meet people with different disabilities and represent my country worldwide." (Athlete, 19 Aug 2021, 01 Jun 2019; gofundme.com, 13 Jul 2017)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ptsb.ie, 12 May 2022)
Additional Info: FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO IRELAND
Born in South Africa, she moved to Ireland at age five with her parents and settled in Mullagh in County Cavan. "Growing up around Irish people, it was quite easy to fit in. People showed us the ways and how to fit in. We made a family out of the people in Mullagh." (ptsb.ie, 12 May 2022; anglocelt.ie, 02 Mar 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 17, 1999
Place of ResidenceMULLAGH
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenAfrikaans, English, Spanish
CoachRoy Guerin [national], IRL
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | -73kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 107 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | -73kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 124 |
| 7 | -73kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 113 |
| 9 | -73kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 102 |
| 9 | -67kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 82.0 |
| European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | -73kg | 2022 | Tbilisi, GEO | 114 |
